Going low-carb has been one of the best things that has ever happened to me, but missing out on my mother’s homemade tacos was hard to overcome in the beginning — then these came into my life. These Mexican guacamole lettuce-wrapped tacos have come in as a great substitution.
Using a lettuce wrap instead of a highly processed tortilla will keep you in line with your fat loss goals.
Prep-time: 15min Cook-time: 15min Serving size: 2(2 Tacos Each)
Ingredients
2 small heads of lettuce
For Steak:
✓ 1 pound flank steak
✓ 2 ½ tbsp. butter or ghee (grass-fed)
✓ ½ minced garlic
✓ ¼ cup fresh lime juice
✓ salt and pepper to taste
✓ ½ red onion
For Guacamole:
✓ 4 ripeHass avocados, seeded, peeled
✓ ½ red onion
✓ ½ lime, juiced
✓ ¼ tsp dried oregano
✓ 1 ripe tomato
✓ ¼ cup of cilantro
✓ Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. For best flavor, marinate the steak in a large ziploc bag; add salt and pepper to the steak, then place it inside the bag with the lime juice and minced garlic. Allow for all the marinade to get on both sides of the steak and let it sit for 15 minutes so the flavors soak in; flip it once.
2. Chop onion and split in two piles, one for the guacamole and the other to be caramelized.
3. Then, turn on the stove to medium heat and place the pan on top. Once hot, toss in the butter.
4. Gently lay the steak in, grilling each side for 5-7 minutes, spooning on the leftover marinade.
5. Once cooked, put it on a covered plate and set aside.
6. Toss in half the chopped red onion and stir, adding a pinch of salt. Cook until browned, about 8mins.
7. Once caramelized, turn the stove off and have your precut veggies ready to go. Place the avocados in a bowl for mixing, then toss in the onions, tomato, oregano, cilantro and salt and pepper to taste.
8. Finally, chop the steak and place it inside the lettuce wrap. Add a dash of caramelized onions and then a scoop of the guacamole, and top it off with a splash of lime.
And voilà — you will have a delicious Mexican guacamole lettuce-wrapped taco to add to your low-carb summer menu!
Optional: You can crumble some pork rinds on top for added crunch.
